2010 BMW 550i Gran Turismo recalls and problems

The 2010 BMW 550i Gran Turismo has 2 safety recalls and 9 owner complaints filed with NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at any BMW dealer.

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Recalls may cover only some 2010 BMW 550i Gran Turismo vehicles. Check your VIN at NHTSA ↗ to see open recalls for your exact car.

2010 BMW 550i Gran Turismo recalls

Recall 18V-248: Engine and Engine Cooling

Reported Apr 18, 2018 · 47,806 vehicles affected · BMW of North America, LLC

Problem: BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2011-2012 BMW 550i, 550i xDrive, 550i Gran Turismo, 550i Gran Turismo xDrive, 750i, 750Li, 750i xDrive, 750Li xDrive, 760Li, X5 xDrive50i, X5 M, X6 xDrive50i, X6 M, ActiveHybrid7, MINI Cooper S Convertible, John Cooper Works (JCW) Convertible, Cooper S Countryman, Cooper S Countryman ALL4, Cooper S, JCW, Cooper S Clubman, JCW Clubman, Cooper S Roadster, JCW Roadster, Cooper S Coupe, JCW Coupe and Rolls-Royce Ghost, 2011 BMW X6 Hybrid and 2012 BMW 650i Coupe, 650i xDrive Coupe, 650i Convertible and 650i xDrive Convertible vehicles. The electric auxiliary water pump may fail and cause the circuit board to overheat.

Risk: If the circuit board were to overheat, it can increase the risk of a fire.

Fix: BMW will notify owners, and dealers will replace the electric auxiliary water pump, free of charge. Depending on the model, there are currently limited parts available, however not all parts are available at this time. Owners will be notified of the recall beginning June 11, 2018, and will receive a second notification when remedy parts become available. Owners may contact BMW customer service at BMW 1-800-525-7417, MINI at 1-866-825-1525, or Rolls-Royce at 1-877-877-3735. Note: BMW recommends that owners park their vehicle outdoors until the recall remedy has been performed.

Recall 10V-047: Equipment

Reported Feb 18, 2010 · 1,040 vehicles affected · BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, LLC

Problem: Bmw is recalling certain model year 2009-2010 7-series and model year 2010 550i grand turismo vehicles for failing to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 110 "tire selection and rims." these vehicle's are equipped with a tire pressure label indicating that the vehicle's seating capacity is five (5) passengers. The actual seating capacity is four (4) passengers. The tire size, tire pressure, and vehicle capacity weight on the label are correct.

Risk: The tire label does not conform to FMVSS 110.

Fix: Bmw will notify owners and authorized bmw dealers will replace the tire label free of charge. The safety recall began on april 16, 2010. Owners may contact bmw at 1-800-831-1117.

2010 BMW 550i Gran Turismo problems reported by owners

Problem area	Reports
Electrical System	4
Engine	2
Fuel/Propulsion System	2
Wheels	1
Tires	1
Power Train	1
Unknown or Other	1
Fuel System, Gasoline	1

Typical mileage at the time of the problem: 101,500 miles (median of owner reports).

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Recent 2010 BMW 550i Gran Turismo complaints

Owner reports filed with NHTSA, as written (personal details removed). Complaints are not verified by NHTSA.

Fuel System, Gasoline · at 122,515 miles · reported Sep 13, 2021

The contact owns a 2010 BMW 550i Gran Turismo. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, there was a fuel odor detected inside the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic for a smog test but failed the smog test after the fuel odor was detected. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and diagnosed as a fuel leak at the connection on the high line to injectors on bank 2. The vehicle was not repaired and remained at the dealer. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and referred the contact to take the vehicle to a dealer for diagnosis. The contact…

Electrical System · at 106,000 miles · reported Jun 27, 2019

There is a recall on all bmw n63 vehicles for excessive oil consumption bulletin b001314) customers care package. My bmw is consuming oil and white smoke is coming out the tailpipe. I took my vehicle to bmw and they refuse to perform the necessary repairs included in the ccp my crankcase valves also the cooling hoses all this is included in the class action suit they claim I have a engine leak. The engine is leaking because the valves are worn and need to be changed I need help getting them to conform to the ccp.

Electrical System · at 82,000 miles · reported Nov 10, 2017

1. Battery/alternator while driving car it started slowing down saying battery discharging and finally died on the road. I had to get a new alternator. Shortly afterwards, my battery start discharging again and now need a new battery. Battery only one year old. 2. Engine- with a little over 81,000 miles engine was getting extremley hot and coolant pipes had to be replaced. Using coolant and burning a quart of oil every 400 miles with a lot of white smoke. Need valve stem seals which is extremely expensive $5,000.00. Can't afford, so car is just sitting. Any help will be a blessing.

Electrical System · at 66,000 miles · reported Oct 31, 2017

Under normal load battery can become discharged even while driving causing total shut down. The car completely shut down on my while driving it due to faulty design of alternator clutch (Efficient dynamics) there are countless reports of this issue through bmw forums for model years 2010 and 2011 of 550i gt. In my specific case, the vehicle experienced total electrical power loss while driving after 20 miles on highway. All warnings went off and engine shut down while car was moving. Battery is only 6 months old and tests to have no trouble. I AM afraid this could happen while at speed and…

Engine · at 108,000 miles · reported Sep 20, 2016

The contact owns a 2010 bmw 550i gran turismo. The engine caught fire while the vehicle was parked. The fire department extinguished the fire, but a report was not filed. There were no injuries. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the auxiliary water pump failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired; however, the failure recurred. The failure mileage was approximately 108,000.

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Frequently asked questions

Does the 2010 BMW 550i Gran Turismo have any recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 2 recalls for the 2010 BMW 550i Gran Turismo: 18V-248 (engine and engine cooling), 10V-047 (equipment). Not every vehicle is affected, so check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What is the most common problem with the 2010 BMW 550i Gran Turismo?

Owners report electrical system problems most often (4 reports), followed by engine (2). The typical mileage when problems were reported is about 101,500 miles.

Are BMW recall repairs free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized BMW dealers, whether you are the first owner or bought the car used.